absol. or intransitive. To delay or frustrate action; to be an obstacle or impediment.

to be (also get, stand,etc.) in one's way, to be (also get, stand,etc.) in the way of (a person or thing).

to trump in (one's) way (cf. trump, n.2 2b). intransitive. To get in one's way; to obstruct or impede one. Obsolete.

figurative. In phrases denoting an attempt to give advice, or have some say, in a matter. Still in colloquial use in to put in one's spoke (cf. oar…

figurative. In phrases denoting action which is intended or likely to thwart, obstruct, or impede some person or proceeding; esp. to put a spoke in…

to be (also get, stand,etc.) in the way (without possessive).

transitive. figurative. To occupy or block as with a snag; to impede, to inconvenience. Also with up.

figurative. to cramp one's style: to restrict one's natural actions or behaviour.